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Database Administrator Salary in Canada

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The Canada median is $134,132 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$134,132
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,154
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$134,132
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$64.49
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$134,132
Québec, QC$134,132
Halifax, NS$134,132
Victoria, BC$134,132
Kitchener, ON$134,132
Burnaby, BC$134,132
Longueuil, QC$134,132
Regina, SK$134,132
Toronto, ON$101,658
Ottawa, ON$96,010
Montreal, QC$85,421
Edmonton, AB$84,715

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in Canada?
The national median database administrator salary in Canada is about $190,000 per year ($15,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $120,000 to $190,000.
Which Canada city pays database administrators the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $190,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Edmonton, AB is on the lower end at about $120,000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about $77,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $265,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is database administrator in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.